The UK has a rich history when it comes to the origins of the names of its towns and cities. As such, some places sound very dated and in some cases, downright rude when said in modern Engish.

Hardon Road joins the likes of Bell End in Rowley Regis and Grope Lane in Shrewsbury in the rudest place names lists. UK town with lowest life expectancy has grim hotels, £12k homes and 'lots of ...